For our first day in Romania we arrived in Bucharest and headed straight for the city of Brașov in Translyvania. In February, Brașov is transformed into a winter wonderland with layers of fresh snow dotting the rooftops of pastel-colored buildings around the square.
Read the Post Our last winter trip of the season was a quick getaway to Gstaad, Switzerland in the Swiss Alps. It’s a beautiful valley that’s bustling with families and couples visiting the town for ski season.
Read the Post We just got back from our winter trip to Romania, and it was such a magical place! It was snowing right until our plane touched down (we actually had to circle a few times before we could land) so by the time we arrived, it looked like a winter wonderland there. We rented a car from Bucharest Airport and drove straight…
Read the PostThere are many reasons why Amsterdam is my favorite city in the world, and why we chose to make it our home base this past summer. For starters — my father is Dutch, so The Netherlands is one of the first European countries I visited as a child. It leaves a lasting impression: the quaint cobblestone streets, smells of…
Read the PostI’ll admit that Budapest wasn’t at the top of my travel list, mainly because I didn’t know much about the city. But after visiting, Budapest immediately turned into one of my favorite European cities! The architecture is on a level I still can’t wrap my head around. Not to mention the food (Hungarians are definitely foodies), the design, and the historic thermal…
Read the PostWhen I first told a friend I was going to Iceland, her response was: “I hope you’re ready to have a spiritual awakening.” Fast-forward to three weeks later in June, when I landed in Iceland and it took my breath away. Iceland’s scenery is something out of a fairytale. Driving the Ring Road (the main road which trails the border of…
Read the PostWhether you’ve traveled to the Mediterranean or are daydreaming of a trip there soon, the island of Mykonos is worth grabbing a swimsuit and boarding the next plane to Greece for. Like every Greek Island, Mykonos has its own unique charm that sets it apart from the rest. The colorful walking streets and vibrant energy of locals and visitors will make…
Read the PostIf you’ve ever found a hidden gem that you can’t wait to tell friends about, you’ll know how we feel about Slovenia. The country is a mass of rolling green hills dotted with cute colorful houses, breathtaking landscapes, and natural wonders just waiting to be explored. And it’s a little off the beaten travel path — meaning your wallet doesn’t suffer, and you’re more…
Read the PostThis goes without saying, but the first thing everyone thinks about when they hear about people who travel for a living is: how do they afford it? And I don’t blame them! It’s the biggest question I have when I’m getting major wanderlust from someone’s travel photos. How could they afford to go there? How did they pay for the flights?…
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